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Mission Statement

Established to coordinate and administer health, educational, youth, veteran, senior and social services to residents and communities in Wayne County in order to address the social determinants of health and community wellness.

Vision Statement

To reduce and ultimately eliminate disparities and inequities related to social and environmental justice by focusing on financial education, healthy living and healthy neighborhoods.

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Wayne County Public Health Confirms Measles Case
Wayne County Public Health Confirms Measles Case
Friday, August 2, 2024
Wayne County Public Health has confirmed a case of measles associated with travel in an adult residing in Wayne County. The individual is following all isolation protocols. This is the seventh case in Michigan and the second case in Out-Wayne County.
Wayne County Public Health has confirmed a case of measles.
Wayne County Public Health has confirmed a case of measles.
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Wayne County Public Health has confirmed a case of measles associated with international travel in an adult residing in Wayne County. The individual is following all isolation protocols. This is the second confirmed case of measles in the state.
Charli Rose Appointed Division Director of Medical Examiner's Office
Charli Rose Appointed Division Director of Medical Examiner's Office
Monday, January 9, 2023
Charli Rose has been appointed as Division Director of the Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office with the Department of Health, Human and Veterans Services
Pediatric hospitalizations surge due to respiratory illness
Pediatric hospitalizations surge due to respiratory illness
Monday, November 7, 2022
Wayne County Public Health Department urges residents to take precautions as pediatric hospitalizations surge due to respiratory illness
First 2022 detections of West Nile Virus in Wayne County
First 2022 detections of West Nile Virus in Wayne County
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
First 2022 detections of West Nile Virus in Wayne County residentsWayne County residents urged to take proper precautions to prevent mosquito bites
Out-Wayne County Expanded Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility
Out-Wayne County Expanded Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Information about Out-Wayne County expanded Monkeypox vaccine eligibility
Out-Wayne County Monkeypox Vaccine Announcement
Out-Wayne County Monkeypox Vaccine Announcement
Friday, July 29, 2022
Monkeypox vaccine announcement for out-Wayne County
Monkeypox Public Health Advisory
Monkeypox Public Health Advisory
Monday, July 25, 2022
This is a public health advisory about the Monkeypox virus.
Wayne County Federal Aid Committee Meeting Announcement
Wayne County Federal Aid Committee Meeting Announcement
Monday, July 11, 2022
Wayne County Federal Aid Committee Meeting Announcement
Wayne County Federal Aid Committee Meeting Public Comment Form
Wayne County Federal Aid Committee Meeting Public Comment Form
Monday, July 11, 2022
Wayne County FAC Meeting Comment Form
Wayne County Federal Aid Committee Meeting Agenda
Wayne County Federal Aid Committee Meeting Agenda
Monday, July 11, 2022
FAC Meeting agenda
Advisory: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Bird in Out-Wayne County
Advisory: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Bird in Out-Wayne County
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
As of 6/21/2022, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected in two wild birds in Out-Wayne County. Wayne County Health, Human, and Veteran Services (HHVS)- Public Health Division is sharing this information to increase awareness
TESTING CONFIRMS FLAT ROCK 'ZONE 1' CLEAR OF IMPACT FROM FORD GAS LEAK
TESTING CONFIRMS FLAT ROCK 'ZONE 1' CLEAR OF IMPACT FROM FORD GAS LEAK
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Clearance follows testing, analysis of air quality in sewers by State and County health officials. Most residents can return home.
WAYNE COUNTY REACHES NATIONAL VACCINATION RATE MILESTONE
WAYNE COUNTY REACHES NATIONAL VACCINATION RATE MILESTONE
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
70% of Wayne County residents have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination dose.
TESTING CONFIRMS FLAT ROCK 'ZONE 2' CLEAR OF IMPACT FROM FORD GAS LEAK
TESTING CONFIRMS FLAT ROCK 'ZONE 2' CLEAR OF IMPACT FROM FORD GAS LEAK
Monday, September 20, 2021
Residents who chose to evacuate can return home.
WAYNE COUNTY ORDERS SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT MANDATORY FACEMASK REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENTS, STAFF, VISITOR
WAYNE COUNTY ORDERS SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT MANDATORY FACEMASK REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENTS, STAFF, VISITOR
Friday, August 27, 2021
The Wayne County Public Health Department today issued a new order mandating local school districts, schools and daycare providers require students, faculty, staff and visitors to wear a face mask while in school and during school-sponsored indoor events.
COVID-19 VACCINE BOOSTER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
COVID-19 VACCINE BOOSTER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Monday, August 23, 2021
Answers for frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccine boosters.
WAYNE COUNTY ISSUES PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY AS NEW SCHOOL YEAR APPROACHES
WAYNE COUNTY ISSUES PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY AS NEW SCHOOL YEAR APPROACHES
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
The Wayne County Health Department has issued a new Public Health Advisory to all K-12 schools, public and private, to help protect students and staff from the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH URGES RESIDENTS TO GET VACCINATED, WEAR MASKS INDOORS
WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH URGES RESIDENTS TO GET VACCINATED, WEAR MASKS INDOORS
Friday, August 6, 2021
The Wayne County Health Department is again recommending residents-including vaccinated residents- wear masks in public indoor spaces to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, especially with cases of the Delta variant on the increase.
WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT BRINGS COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC TO HARPER WOODS HIGH SCHOOL
WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT BRINGS COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC TO HARPER WOODS HIGH SCHOOL
Friday, June 11, 2021
The Wayne County Health Department will administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday June 16 between 8:30 am - 12:00 PM at Harper Woods High School, 2025 Beaconsfield.
Wayne County Conducts Distribution for Inkster Lead Water Response
Wayne County Conducts Distribution for Inkster Lead Water Response
Friday, October 25, 2019
Wayne County Department of Health, Human & Veteran Services Public Health Division has coordinated response operations to distribute water filters to low income families with children, pregnant women on Medicaid and families enrolled in our WIC Program.
Wayne County Conducts Distribution for Melvindale Lead Water Response
Wayne County Conducts Distribution for Melvindale Lead Water Response
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Wayne County Department of Health, Human & Veteran Services Public Health Division has coordinated response operations to distribute water filters to low income families with children, pregnant women on Medicaid and families enrolled in our WIC Program.
Wayne County Conducts Distribution for Dearborn Heights Lead Water Response
Wayne County Conducts Distribution for Dearborn Heights Lead Water Response
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Wayne County Department of Health, Human & Veteran Services Public Health Division has coordinated response operations to distribute water filters to low income families with children, pregnant women on Medicaid and families enrolled in our WIC program.
Wayne County Conducts Distribution for Harper Woods Lead Water Response
Wayne County Conducts Distribution for Harper Woods Lead Water Response
Friday, October 18, 2019
Wayne County Department of Health, Human & Veteran Services Public Health Division has coordinated response operations to distribute water filters to low income families with children, pregnant women on Medicaid and families enrolled in our WIC program.
Wayne County Conducts Distribution for Garden City Lead Water Response
Wayne County Conducts Distribution for Garden City Lead Water Response
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Wayne County Department of Health, Human & Veteran Services Public Health Division has coordinated response operations to distribute water filers to low income families with children, pregnant women on Medicaid and families enrolled in our WIC program.
Wayne County Veterans Services Gains New Director, Moves to New Location
Wayne County Veterans Services Gains New Director, Moves to New Location
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Wayne County Health Human and Veterans Services has opened a new chapter in Veteran support with a move and new director with an Open House held October 2nd in their new offices at 400 Monroe in Detroit.
Series on Wayne County Juvenile and Youth Services Continues
Series on Wayne County Juvenile and Youth Services Continues
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
WXYZ's Kim Craig continues her feature on Wayne County Juvenile and Youth Services profiling a young lady who received a second chance through the Right Trac program.
Juvenile and Youth Services Programs Highlighted by WXYZ
Juvenile and Youth Services Programs Highlighted by WXYZ
Thursday, September 5, 2019
WXYZ's Kim Craig presents a series on Wayne County Juvenile and Youth Services Programs that care for youth offenders and give hope despite their circumstances. Tune in each Tuesday in September for the story.
Wayne County Extreme Heat Tips
Wayne County Extreme Heat Tips
Friday, July 19, 2019
When temperature reach 90 degrees or more, here are ways to stay cool.
Proposed 2019 Community Development Block Grant Annual Plan
Proposed 2019 Community Development Block Grant Annual Plan
Friday, June 14, 2019
Proposed 2019 Community Development Block Grant Annual Plan
SP-10 Geographic Priorities - 91.415, 81.215(a)(1)Geographic Area
SP-10 Geographic Priorities - 91.415, 81.215(a)(1)Geographic Area
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Describe the basis for allocation investments geographically within the state. Wayne County distributes CDBG funds to participating Urban County jurisdictions through a grant of 12.5% of the total grant or $20,000 per communit
2016-2020 CONSOLIDATED PLANSUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT
2016-2020 CONSOLIDATED PLANSUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) ProgramHOME Investment Partnership (HOME) ProgramEmergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program
WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH CENTERS EARN NATIONAL ACCREDITATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY OF CARE
WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH CENTERS EARN NATIONAL ACCREDITATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY OF CARE
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
The Wayne County Healthy Communities health centers have achieved full accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) for meeting or exceeding nationally recognized health care standards.
ZIKA Fact Sheet
ZIKA Fact Sheet
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Frequently asked questions about the ZIKA Virus
Warren C. Evans
Warren C. Evans
Wayne County Executive
Kennyle Johnson, MPH
Kennyle Johnson, MPH
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